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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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